It was a huge week if you were waiting to see the next wave of new Android devices: Various Google hardware partners debuted new phones and accessories.

Motorola’s anticipated follow-up to last year’s Moto X uses the same name and design style, but very different hardware. The second generation Moto X is improved is nearly every way both inside and out. Gone are the plastic sides to be replaced with metal, for example, and the 4.7-inch, 720p display from last year is now a 5.2-inch 1080p screen. It’s still an AMOLED display, so the new Moto X keeps its Active Notification feature.

The new Moto X (Photo by Kevin Fitchard/Gigaom)

Other unique software functions have been improved. The always-listening function can now be customized by naming your phone; instead of saying “OK Google”, you can now say “OK Ringo” or “Listen up.” Notifications can be seen by waving your hand…